JUNIOR RESEARCHER: AGROMETEOROLOGY

Agricultural Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job description

• Agricultural research and technology development in a team context or individually under guidance.
• Good planning and management of research activities, including aspects such as effective use of facilities and resources, problem solving and liaison with experts.
• Effective handling of personnel regarding utilization, training and evaluation as well as maintaining good working relations within the team.
• Proper management of budgets in compliance with financial policies/procedures to ensure that projects are managed in a cost-effective and proactive manner.
• Ensuring the successful completion of research projects in compliance with set standards.
• Compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations and procedures.
• Marketing and promoting Agrometeorology services/products to relevant role-players.
• Involvement in campus activities such as research committees, section meetings and seminars.